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Domestic animals infected with Mycobacterium ulcerans-Implications for transmission to humans.
PLoS neglected tropical diseases - 1 Jul 2018
Djouaka Rousseau, Zeukeng Francis, Bigoga Jude Daiga, Kakou-Ngazoa Solange E, Akoton Romaric, Tchigossou Genevieve, Coulibaly David N'golo, Tchebe Sodjinin Jean-Eudes, Aboubacar Sylla, Nguepdjo Clavella Nantcho, Tossou Eric, Adeoti Razack, Ngo Nsonga Thèrèse Marie, Akpo Yao, Djegbe Innocent, Tamo Manuele, Mbacham Wilfred Fon, Ablordey Anthony
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The environmental pathogen, Mycobacterium ulcerans (MU) can infect both humans and animals and cause Buruli ulcer (BU) disease. However, its mode(s) of transmission from the colonized environment to human/animal hosts remain unclear. In Australia, MU can infect both wildlife and domestic mammals. Till date, BU-like lesions have only been reported in wildlife in Africa. This warrants a thorough...
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